Chad & Kirsten

About Chad & Kirsten

We are a happily married middle-aged couple and are new to house sitting but are very excited about the opportunities it provides. We have a deep love of travel, new experiences, different cultures and all things four-legged and furry.

We are a happily married middle-aged couple and are new to house sitting but are very excited about the opportunities it provides. We have a deep love of travel, new experiences, different cultures and all things four-legged and furry.

Why we want to house sit

We have worked for our entire teen and adult lives, and have run a successful business for the past 10 years. 60 hour work weeks have been the norm. We have travelled as much as possible while still managing our business and employees. Each trip we take deepens our love for travel and we have fallen in love with life on the road and the experiences that it provides.

Our loving and loyal dog recently passed. In the same year, we were offered a buyout of our business and a guarantee that all of our employees would be hired and fairly paid. These circumstances have given us an opportunity to take a sabbatical and spend some time doing what we love. We have decided to pursue a life of travel for the next couple of years, mostly in other countries...experiencing what the world has to offer. We have lived fairly simply over the past several years and have managed to save enough money to take this leap of faith. Conventional wisdom (at least in the US) says to work and save until we are 65-70 at which time we will have the time and finances to enjoy it. We feel that we need to take the time to do it now, while we are still fairly young and able bodied. We are both very active and don't want to wait until the typical retirement age to see the world and do all of the things we want to do.

We recently sold the home that we have owned for the past 10 years. We are committed to life on the road but would like to travel responsibly and really immerse ourselves in the lifestyle and culture of the destinations we plan to visit. We would love to care for your home and/or your pets. Please allow us the opportunity to savor life in your town and enjoy the company of your pets.

Our experience

We are mature and responsible previous home owners and have spent our entire lives with pets. We have run a successful business for the past 10 years. Our pets have passed, and our passion for travel and the experiences that go along with travel, has prompted us to sell our home and our business. Our organization, professional experience and love for animals makes us perfectly suited to care for your home and animals. We have a lot of love to give your pets as we miss ours greatly.

Reviews (4)

Zoe - East Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia

13 April - 18 April 2017

Chad and Kirsten were wonderful house sitters for us over Easter 2017. They were well organised in their preparation and looked after our pets and our house beautifully. They met our friends in the dog park while were away and our friends also spoke very highly of them.

Our large, head strong d... + More

Chad and Kirsten were wonderful house sitters for us over Easter 2017. They were well organised in their preparation and looked after our pets and our house beautifully. They met our friends in the dog park while were away and our friends also spoke very highly of them.

Our large, head strong dog loved them to bits and was putty in their hands. They are experienced dog owners themselves and kept us informed of our pets well being by text message while we were away.

Our house was spotless on our return and they had left us a thoughtful gift. They are capable, trustworthy and independent.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them as house sitters and they would be welcome to house sit for us again any time.

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Brianna - Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia

17 February - 19 February 2017

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of having Chad and Kirsten watch our home, but more importantly our two dogs while we went away. Chad and Kirsten took the best care of both house and dogs, including specific attention for our fourteen and a half year old dog with dementia. When we retu... + More

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of having Chad and Kirsten watch our home, but more importantly our two dogs while we went away. Chad and Kirsten took the best care of both house and dogs, including specific attention for our fourteen and a half year old dog with dementia. When we returned home the house was exceptionally clean and tidy. I feel like Chad and Kirsten took care of our home as if it was their own. We highly recommend this trustworthy couple! Thank you guys for the fantastic job.Cheers.Brianna

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Rosita - Saint Andrews Beach, Victoria, Australia

03 February - 05 February 2017

The genuine love and compassion both Chad and Kirsten showed towards Oscar our elderly Shepherd and Jasper our demanding Burmese was all we could have hoped for and more.Oscar didn't want them to leave and Jasper was tucked away quite content in his bed.We would highly recommend you to choose t... + More

The genuine love and compassion both Chad and Kirsten showed towards Oscar our elderly Shepherd and Jasper our demanding Burmese was all we could have hoped for and more.Oscar didn't want them to leave and Jasper was tucked away quite content in his bed.We would highly recommend you to choose them for your stay as we know you too will be impressed. The house was In immaculate condition and they did far more than was expected.Thanks so much once again Chad + Kirsten and safe travels.

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Response from Chad & Kirsten

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Rosie and Graham and caring for their home and pets. They are very thoughtful hosts and their seaside home is wonderfully appointed and extremely comfortable. We were pampered by the accomodation, comfortable bed, fresh linens, toiletries, etc. Oscar and Jasper are very sweet old fellas and we were grateful for their company. Thank you Rosie, Graham, Oscar and Jasper for trusting us with your home and allowing us to care for you! We loved our stay and will miss you all. Cheers! Chad and Kir

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About Chad & Kirsten

We are a happily married middle-aged couple and are new to house sitting but are very excited about the opportunities it provides. We have a deep love of travel, new experiences, different cultures and all things four-legged and furry.

We are a happily married middle-aged couple and are new to house sitting but are very excited about the opportunities it provides. We have a deep love of travel, new experiences, different cultures and all things four-legged and furry.

Why we want to house sit

We have worked for our entire teen and adult lives, and have run a successful business for the past 10 years. 60 hour work weeks have been the norm. We have travelled as much as possible while still managing our business and employees. Each trip we take deepens our love for travel and we have fallen in love with life on the road and the experiences that it provides.

Our loving and loyal dog recently passed. In the same year, we were offered a buyout of our business and a guarantee that all of our employees would be hired and fairly paid. These circumstances have given us an opportunity to take a sabbatical and spend some time doing what we love. We have decided to pursue a life of travel for the next couple of years, mostly in other countries...experiencing what the world has to offer. We have lived fairly simply over the past several years and have managed to save enough money to take this leap of faith. Conventional wisdom (at least in the US) says to work and save until we are 65-70 at which time we will have the time and finances to enjoy it. We feel that we need to take the time to do it now, while we are still fairly young and able bodied. We are both very active and don't want to wait until the typical retirement age to see the world and do all of the things we want to do.

We recently sold the home that we have owned for the past 10 years. We are committed to life on the road but would like to travel responsibly and really immerse ourselves in the lifestyle and culture of the destinations we plan to visit. We would love to care for your home and/or your pets. Please allow us the opportunity to savor life in your town and enjoy the company of your pets.

Our experience

We are mature and responsible previous home owners and have spent our entire lives with pets. We have run a successful business for the past 10 years. Our pets have passed, and our passion for travel and the experiences that go along with travel, has prompted us to sell our home and our business. Our organization, professional experience and love for animals makes us perfectly suited to care for your home and animals. We have a lot of love to give your pets as we miss ours greatly.